Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 VS Rocky Mountain SOLO TEAM CXR 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross XL

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross XL
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma SL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material	Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork type	Steelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert

Rocky Mountain Solo Team CXR

General Infos

Model	Solo Team CXR
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Carbon
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 34c Vittoria Cross XG
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano BR-R550 Canti Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Aksium
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Aksium
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 Triple Butted Aluminum With Carbon Seatstays
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA30 Road
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA30 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	36/46 Teeth FSA Gossamer
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Rocky Mountain Solo Team CXR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon With Alloy Steerer
Fork type	Easton EC70X Carbon

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Solo Team CXR

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Carbon